I went to visit this place in 2013 on my own but when I got there I realized I'd already been there once before with the CU gals when we rented the cabin in Boone, NC and went to Grandfather Mountain back in 2003 (?).

Mom & I took the Architect's Tour at Biltmore on 10/2/13. I would highly suggest this "specialty tour" if you're going to be at Biltmore. It's only an hour long and you get to see so much that is closed off on the self-guided tour.